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Old Aug 16, 2016, 12:59 PM
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Originally Posted by shakespeare47 View Post
Here's another crazy belief... No one must ever attempt to "get my goat". If they do, it's unbearable. If they attempt to "get my goat" and I feel any emotion at all, then it's unbearable.

I must not be subjected to people attempting to get my goat.... and if they do, then I must not feel any emotional response.
this one is interesting because if it's a belief you've set yourself up for failure. No matter where you go, if you want to interact in society you will find those that will try to get a rise out of you or get your goat. there is no avoiding it.

Instead, I'd focus on your reaction to it. Is it really unbearable or is it just the word you use to describe the discomfort and anger that rises up in you when people do get a reaction? I myself have never actually suffered a debilitating blow by someone that was trolling me in real life or online. sure I've been pretty fired up about it and lost my cool more than a few times but for the most part, having gotten away from the situation I end up merely with a story to tell about that time when some guy/gal really enraged me and we got into an argument.

Most people that are intentionally trying to get to you, do it not to attack you but someone generically who seems to be an easy target. dont' take it personally but see through it as that they have a need to see others upset and it makes them feel like they have some "power" over you. don't let them have that power over you. let it roll off your back. easier said than done but that does not mean it's not something we shouldn't work on.
Thanks for this!
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